Joy Smith Oakes Obituary

We bid farewell to Joy Smith Oakes (Meridian, Mississippi), born in West, Mississippi, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 20, 2025 at the age of 89. Joy Smith touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joy Smith Oakes to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husbands, Charles Sykes, William "Slick" Smith and JD Oakes; her parents, Buddy Ellis and Lois Ellis; and her siblings, Bobby Ellis, Dixie Munday, Margie McFarland and Sonny Ellis.

She is survived by: her daughters, Pam Rogers (Mark) and Missy McMullan (Mike); her grandchildren, Hunter Puckett, Courtney Joy McMullan and Matthew McMullan (Gentry); her great grandchildren, Graceley Thompson, Slade McMullan and Finley McMullan; and her sister Betty Springer. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering or a charity of your choice.